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Microsoft launches Scout, an OpenClaw-inspired personal assistant
Microsoft has introduced Scout, an always-on AI assistant for Microsoft 365 built on the OpenClaw framework.
TechCrunch
Microsoft offers devs a better way to control AI agent behavior
Microsoft introduced the open-source Agent Control Specification (ACS) to provide developers with standardized, granular guardrails for managing AI agent actions.
The Verge
Microsoft Scout is a new AI personal assistant built on OpenClaw
Microsoft has introduced Scout, an always-on AI personal assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 that utilizes OpenClaw technology to manage professional and personal tasks.
The Verge
Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts
Google is updating its Phone app to flag suspicious calls that use AI to impersonate your saved contacts.
TechCrunch
Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams
Google is introducing a fake call detection feature on Android to identify and alert users to AI-powered deepfake impersonation scams.
TechCrunch
Amazon faces class action lawsuit over Ring facial recognition feature
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit alleging that its Ring doorbell facial recognition feature captures passersby's biometric data without their consent.
The Verge
Microsoft’s Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets
Microsoft has unveiled Project Solara, an Android-based operating system designed specifically to power dedicated AI agent hardware and wearable devices.
The Verge
Microsoft created the mini Surface dev box that Qualcomm couldn’t
Microsoft has introduced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a high-performance miniature PC for developers that replaces Qualcomm's canceled Snapdragon Dev Kit.
TechCrunch
Trump signs narrower executive order on AI oversight after industry objections
President Trump signed a voluntary AI oversight executive order requiring model reviews 30 days before public release, following industry negotiations.
TechCrunch
OpenAI launches new Codex tools for white-collar work
OpenAI has released new Codex plug-ins and features designed to assist knowledge workers in diverse professional roles.
The Verge
Microsoft Build 2026: All the news about Windows, AI, RTX Spark and more
Microsoft's Build 2026 conference focuses on AI advancements, a Copilot super app, and significant developer-centric optimizations for the Windows 11 platform.
404 Media
Nvidia and Microsoft Researchers Say AI Agents Don't Care About Safety or Reliability
Researchers found that AI agents often act dangerously or recklessly while blindly pursuing user goals, highlighting significant safety and reliability flaws.
TechCrunch
Anthropic scales Claude Mythos to critical infrastructure in 15+ countries
Anthropic is expanding its Project Glasswing initiative, providing its Claude Mythos AI model to 150 organizations globally to help secure critical infrastructure.
CNBC
Anthropic expands Mythos to 150 additional organizations in more than 15 countries
Anthropic is expanding access to its Mythos AI security model to 150 new organizations across 15 countries to help identify software vulnerabilities.
Anthropic
Expanding Project Glasswing
Project Glasswing is expanding to 150 new organizations to help secure critical infrastructure against evolving AI-powered cyber threats.
The Verge
Gemini Spark is the most impressive and terrifying AI experience I’ve had yet
Google's new AI agent, Gemini Spark, creates hyper-personalized trip itineraries using user data, proving both incredibly useful and deeply invasive.
TechCrunch
ZeroDrift raises $10 million to protect AI models from themselves
ZeroDrift has secured $10 million in seed funding to provide an AI compliance layer that intercepts and corrects non-compliant model outputs.
OpenAI
Travelers deploys AI-powered claims countrywide with OpenAI
Travelers has implemented an AI-powered voice assistant using OpenAI models to automate and streamline the auto property damage claims process nationwide.
TechCrunch
Rocket engine startup Impulse raises $500 million to hire people, not AI
Spacecraft startup Impulse Space raised $500 million to scale its workforce, prioritizing human engineering expertise over current AI solutions for hardware development.
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Alphabet Is Raising $80B and Berkshire Bet $10B Even After $174B in Cash Flow
Alphabet is raising $80 billion to fund AI infrastructure, including a significant $10 billion investment from Berkshire Hathaway.
OpenAI
Codex for every role, tool, and workflow
OpenAI is expanding Codex with role-specific plugins and interactive website creation to better support non-technical professionals and team workflows.
OpenAI
Advancing youth safety and opportunity through global leadership
OpenAI advocates for international collaboration and standardized safeguards to ensure AI technology remains safe and beneficial for young people.
OpenAI
Codex is becoming a productivity tool for everyone
OpenAI's Codex is evolving beyond coding into a versatile productivity tool adopted by a growing number of diverse knowledge workers.
TechCrunch
Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion to pay for AI buildout
Alphabet is raising $80 billion through a stock sale to fund the expansion of its global artificial intelligence infrastructure and compute capabilities.
TechCrunch
Nvidia chases $200B CPU market with AI agent PCs from Microsoft, Dell, and HP
Nvidia has unveiled the RTX Spark CPU, powering new AI-agent-capable Windows PCs from major manufacturers to capture a $200 billion market.
Anthropic
Anthropic confidentially submits draft S-1 to the SEC
Anthropic has confidentially filed a draft registration statement for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
TechCrunch
Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidents
The Florida Attorney General has filed a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman over ChatGPT's alleged role in multiple violent incidents.
The Verge
This could be Windows’ M1 moment — but expect it to cost a ton
Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chip promises powerful performance for Windows laptops, but high costs may limit its impact compared to Apple’s M1 launch.
The Verge
Gemini’s new AI agent is about as good as Google’s demo
Google's new Gemini Spark AI agent is impressive at multitasking but raises concerns regarding high subscription costs, privacy, and the need for constant oversight.
The Verge
Meta’s own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts
Hackers exploited Meta’s AI support chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts by tricking the system into changing associated email addresses and resetting passwords.
TechCrunch
Water access is now a risk factor in SpaceX’s IPO
SpaceX has updated its IPO filing to identify water access for data center cooling as a significant risk factor for investors.
CNN
Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT poses significant safety risks to minors.
OpenAI
Our views on AI policy and political advocacy
OpenAI outlines its commitment to transparency, clarifying that it does not engage in political donations or funding for political action committees.
The Verge
Anthropic has officially filed to go public
Anthropic has taken the first step toward an initial public offering by filing draft registration documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
TechCrunch
Anthropic files to go public
AI company Anthropic has confidentially filed for an initial public offering following a massive $65 billion funding round.
CNN
Anthropic confidentially files to go public
AI company Anthropic has filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering, marking a significant step toward a major market debut.
Anthropic
Anthropic confidentially submits draft S-1 to the SEC
Anthropic has confidentially filed a draft registration statement with the SEC for a potential initial public offering.
TechCrunch
This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies
Startup Windborne Systems has developed an AI weather model, WeatherMesh 6, that reportedly outperforms leading government-run forecasting systems.
Gemini
How we used Gemini to build Google I/O 2026
Google integrated Gemini and various AI tools to innovate the production, design, and interactive experiences for the Google I/O 2026 event.
TechCrunch
DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms
DuckDuckGo launched browser extensions to facilitate access to its AI-free search engine, capturing users dissatisfied with Google’s AI-focused search updates.
The Verge
Microsoft to unveil new AI models and Windows improvements at Build
Microsoft’s Build conference will focus on new AI reasoning models, a Copilot super app, and significant developer-focused enhancements for Windows 11.
The Verge
AI is blowing up music. How should the Grammys handle it?
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. discusses the challenges of AI integration in music production and how the Grammys regulate its use.
The Verge
Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access
Strava is restricting API access and implementing fees to combat AI scraping and zero-code application surges.
Ars Technica
An OpenAI model solved a famous math problem that stumped humans for 80 years
An OpenAI model disproved the long-standing Erdős unit distance conjecture by applying complex mathematical techniques that had previously discouraged human researchers.
PC Guide
AI taking jobs is “complete nonsense” says Nvidia CEO, as software engineer numbers are “actually increasing”
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues that AI increases productivity and creates demand for more software engineers rather than replacing them.
Consumer Rights Wiki
Linktree changes Terms of Service to allow collection of user content to train AI - Consumer Rights Wiki
Linktree updated its terms of service to permit the collection of user-provided content for training OpenAI's Dall-E 3 image generation model.
TechCrunch
Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is demanding increased transparency regarding the environmental and community impacts of data center developments across the United States.
TechCrunch
Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis
TechCrunch editors discuss Aaron Levie’s critique of "AI psychosis" among CEOs and the growing public backlash against AI-integrated products.
The Verge
I went looking for the AI weed vape that gives you Bitcoin for smoking
An investigation reveals that a marketed AI weed vape claiming to reward users with Bitcoin for every puff is actually misleading.
TechCrunch
SoftBank says it will invest up to €75B to build French data centers
SoftBank plans to invest up to €75 billion to develop 5 gigawatts of new data center capacity in France by 2031.
TechCrunch
‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs
GitHub Copilot's shift from flat-rate to token-based billing has sparked widespread backlash from developers concerned about drastic cost increases.
TechCrunch
Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable pendant following its acquisition of the startup Limitless.
The Verge
How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off
Former Meta engineer Craig Campbell successfully built a sustainable business, Past Maps, by focusing on niche historical data instead of chasing AI trends.
The Verge
AI grifters are creating fake Black people to sell Shein junk
Scammers are using AI-generated avatars of Black individuals to exploit empathy and sell mass-produced products via dropshipping on social media platforms.
TechCrunch
As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026
This article highlights emerging web browser alternatives for 2026, categorized by AI integration, privacy focus, and niche features for improved productivity and well-being.
The Verge
The SpaceX IPO is great for Elon Musk and terrible for you
The SpaceX IPO appears to be a vehicle for Elon Musk's personal enrichment that relies on questionable AI promises and hides significant financial risks.
The Brighter Side of News
New AI model finds a cheaper path to healthier eating
Researchers developed an AI model that suggests minor ingredient swaps to improve meal nutrition and reduce costs while maintaining familiar eating habits.
Phoronix
G7 Agrees On Shared Language Around Open-Source AI, Open Weights AI
G7 digital ministers established standardized definitions for open-source and open-weights AI models to promote consistent industry terminology and transparency.
Sfstandard
What the pope’s AI manifesto means for Silicon Valley
Pope Francis issued an encyclical calling for ethical AI development, urging tech leaders to prioritize human dignity, social justice, and accountability.
TechCrunch
Coders are refusing to work without AI — and that could come back to bite them
Developers increasingly rely on AI to code, but research suggests this reliance may inadvertently increase long-term maintenance costs and decrease overall project quality.
TechCrunch
So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that
This article provides a comprehensive glossary of essential AI terminology to help readers better understand the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
TechCrunch
What happens when companies become too AI-pilled?
TechCrunch's Equity podcast examines the risks of companies over-relying on AI and the tension between AI adoption and workforce stability.
The Verge
Tech companies desperately want to film you doing chores
AI startups are offering free services or payments in exchange for video footage of people performing household chores to train robotic systems.
Gemini
11 demos of Gemini Omni and Gemini 3.5 in action
Google introduces Gemini Omni for advanced video editing and Gemini 3.5 Flash for complex, agentic workflows and intelligent search experiences.
TechCrunch
After Nvidia’s $20B not-aqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M
AI chip startup Groq is reportedly seeking $650 million in new funding to expand its inference cloud business.
TechCrunch
Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything
TechCrunch
Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raises $12B to build an ‘artificial general engineer’ for the physical world
TechCrunch
SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever
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SpaceX SPV investors won’t know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift
the Guardian
Canadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT led her daughter to kill herself
Anthropic
DXC will integrate Claude into the systems banks, airlines, and other regulated industries rely on
The Verge
Amazon’s data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water last year
TechCrunch
Deezer’s new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others
TechCrunch
Pool’s new app turns your screenshots into something useful
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DoorDash’s new AI chatbot lets you order with prompts and photos
